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Overview |
Calvin University | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin University | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Calvin University | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1206/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Calvin University | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin University | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $261 |
Diversity |
Calvin University | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Calvin University | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Calvin University | Creighton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Creighton University is larger than than Calvin University based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin University vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin University or Creighton University?
- Creighton University is 13.8% more expensive to attend than Calvin University for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at Creighton University than Calvin University ($43,684.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin University than Creighton University ($25,775 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin University are 6.1% lower than costs at Creighton University ($11,150 vs. $11,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Calvin University as Creighton University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 1.8% larger than aid received Calvin University ($26,918 vs. $26,448)
Calvin University vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin University or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or Calvin University .
- The average SAT score at Calvin University (1202) is 6 points higher than at Creighton University (1196)
- Incoming Calvin University students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Creighton University (27)
- Accepted freshman Calvin University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.84) as students at Creighton University (3.84)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Calvin University (74.2%)
Calvin University vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin University or Creighton University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Creighton University and Calvin University.
- The graduation rate at Calvin University is the same as at Creighton University (77% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $19,600 more per year than Calvin University graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $47,000)
- Creighton University students graduate with a $1,117 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin University graduates. ($25,332 vs. $26,449)
- Creighton University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin University graduates. ($261 vs. $273)
- More Calvin University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Creighton University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/